Support for Art Students

We love an excuse to delve into our extensive archives to support art students with their academic research.

We’re currently helping support art students doing their PHDs, and other university degree dissertations. We welcome the involvement of all academic institutions in our work.

There are over 5,000 objects and paintings on display in the galleries, and in our store rooms, and – as a student – you can request access to this work at any time.

Our RJ Lloyd Collection has a touchscreen tool in the upstairs gallery for searching items, or you can go to our online search page.

Any art student undertaking academic research for art history and theory is invited to get in touch to explain the criteria of their work, especially if it involves artists’ work in the custody of the Burton at Bideford. We would also ask you to explain how we might be able to help you.

Some of our objects have confidential access clauses requested by the artists. In order to abide by these we may – on rare occasions – require you to sign a non-disclosure agreement before your arranged viewing. This will be discussed with you in advance if necessary.

Our Exhibitions and Collections Officer, Warren Collum, would be happy to assist with any academic research for art students. Get in contact for more information.